EDMONTON - A white goat found near North Wabasca Lake remains at an animal rescue centre as Desmarais RCMP appeal for its owner to contact them.

The goat was spotted Saturday by a local man in a rural area and was taken in by a local animal and rescue group.

The man had lived in the area for a long time and knew it was unusual to see a goat, said Sgt. Brent Meyer of the Desmarais RCMP.

“He found it odd because we don’t usually have a lot of goats in this area.”

The goat was transported from the man’s home to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society or SCARS. Once there, it was discovered that goat had a slight injury. The goat is being treated by a veterinarian.

RCMP believe the goat may have been left behind from a petting zoo held at the Treaty Days Festival on Aug. 14-15 on the Bigstone Cree Nation.

The hope is that the goat will be claimed or SCARS can help find the goat a new home.

“They usually deal with cats and dogs,” Meyer said, but believes they can foster the goat for the time being.

Anyone with information should contact Const. Stephanie Butterill of Desmarais RCMP at 780-891-3768.

Desmarais is about 270 km north of Edmonton.

More to come …

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